This family from Manassas, Virginia, served in Bangladesh for 8 years. They now coordinate member care throughout southern Asia (Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, The Maldives, and Bhutan). That involves coaching colleagues for longevity and resilience, and providing resources when needed. Great support can mean the difference between someone burning out or staying and becoming more effective. This enables them to fulfill the call of God on their lives to establish the church among all peoples everywhere.

The family is based in Dubai where they lead a training team focused on Southern Asia and India. The launch team receives new global workers and leads them through training about church planting and missionary life. They just sent a couple to Sri Lanka and will are beginning to train another family headed for Nepal. Training in Dubai includes real ministry to people from many parts of South Asia. It also includes language study and practical advice on how to minister in another culture.

The couple remains in contact with Akhi’s Place in Bangladesh, but leadership just transitioned to a qualified local. Akhi’s Place a home for girls whose mothers were trafficked in brothels. Girls receive a good education and are taught that God loves them immeasurably. The fourth floor building addition was placed in service in last year and gives more room for activities.

Please pray:

For Akhi’s Place as it transitions to new leadership this year. Having a Bangladeshi as Director is an answer to prayer!

For new team members in Dubai as they learn a new language and culture. May God draw them closer to Him and to expand their capacity to reflect His love to others.

Luke and Sarah are responsible for child care while parents study language. They minister to these children’s spiritual and relational needs.

For the emotional and spiritual health and well-being of all Global Workers in Southern Asia as Luke and Sarah work to support them. 

For the children: Levi and Aaron are together in the US wile studying at Clemson in South Carolina. The other two children are being home schooled in Dubai, enjoying drums and soccer.